kc559moho Report post Posted May 4, 2020 Is hot discharge air a issue with e-bikes on a hitch bike rack behind a diesel pusher? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted May 5, 2020 Short run no, long run you bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f433921 Report post Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, huffypuff said: Short run no, long run you bet. I have been removing the batter, makes it a much easier to load on bike rack. Never every thought about overheating any bike components. The drive motor and electronics are not directly in the main air flow. Is there anything to worry about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted May 5, 2020 I would not put any bike close in the path of 180 F air flow and expect it to last long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc559moho Report post Posted May 10, 2020 Thanks for the input...I think a deflector may be wise . I read a blog about a motorcycle on a hyd. lift and he said seat material got pretty soft after climbing in 100 + degrees so he pulled over for a cool down. I think he said bike was about 2' away from grill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted May 10, 2020 Air, exiting a rear radiator DP will be a lot hotter than 120 degrees F. A deflector??? With the CFM coming out of the back of most DP's where are you going to "deflect it" that will not impend CAC and radiator cooling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted May 10, 2020 If you have a toad, mount it back there. If your coach is big enough put it in a bay, as is or partially disassemble. Or wrap it a reflective cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted May 11, 2020 As previously alluded to, there is a reason for the large grille outside the radiator "sandwich"; to place any obstruction next to the grille hinders engine, transmission, hyd oil, and turbocharged air cooling. Only you may decide which is a priority, MH health or hauling the electric bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted May 11, 2020 RayIN, I have seen lots of bikes attached to racks that are mounted off the hitch and bend away from coach drill by about 3+ Feet. No obstruction! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted May 11, 2020 This may be why I see a lot of people mounting the bikes in or on their toad. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianreed Report post Posted May 11, 2020 Here was my personal experience with Bikes. I have a 43' DP, with a Toad. It is a 2008 Mini Cooper S with a roof rack where we had both of our beach cruisers. During the hot summer the bottom bracket, (the center section of the frame where the cracks pivot) grease would get hot and drip hot grease out onto the top of the car. Not great and not something that I thought about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
